To veto or not to veto : It 's up to Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer .

She must decide if she is going to sign into law legislation that would allow business owners , as long as they assert their religious beliefs , to deny service to gay and lesbian customers .

If she approves it , the state could face litigation and a boycott , potentially harming Arizona 's economy and tourism industry as well as next year 's Super Bowl .

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In an exclusive interview with CNN 's Dana Bash on Monday , Brewer addressed the aspects she must consider .

`` I have a history of deliberating and having an open dialogue on bills that are controversial , to listen to both sides of those issues , and I welcome the input and information that they can provide to me . And certainly I am pro-business , and that is what 's turning our economy around , so I appreciate their input , as I appreciate the other side , '' she said .

Earlier , Brewer told CNN that her decision will come after she returns this week to Arizona from Washington , where she has been attending National Governors Association meetings .

`` I have to look at what it says and what the law says and take that information and do the right thing , '' she said .

The bill was sent to Brewer on Monday and she has five days to sign it , veto it , or do nothing and it would become law .

She has been a conservative champion for much of her five years in office . And if that 's any indication , the measure could very well become law . But it 's not that straightforward .

Her conservative creds

As secretary of state , Brewer landed the gubernatorial gig in 2009 after previous Gov. Janet Napolitano left her job to head the Department of Homeland Security .

Just over a year into her tenure , Brewer rose to national prominence after signing SB1070 into law , a strict immigration measure also known as the `` show me your papers '' law that allows law enforcement to ask people for legal documents , which critics say leads to racial profiling of Latinos .

She made national headlines again for wagging her finger at President Barack Obama on a Phoenix tarmac after he stepped off of Air Force One over immigration .

In her bid for re-election in 2012 , she won the endorsement of the National Rifle Association , even though her primary opponent sat on the organization 's board of directors .

The endorsement was well-earned , as was her A + rating . Under her , Arizona became one of three states to allow people to carry concealed weapons without a permit . And people can take concealed weapons into restaurants or bars with a permit if no alcohol is consumed .

But her conservative credentials took a bit of a beating last year when she said Arizona would participate in the controversial expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act .

Many conservative governors chose to opt out , but Brewer called it a `` moral '' obligation to provide health care for the poor and uninsured .

LGBT record

While social and religious conservatives hope her conservative principles continue to guide her action regarding the LGBT measure , her record on lesbian and gay issues is thin .

Nathan Rhoton , vice president of Equality Arizona , said that Brewer 's record on related issues is `` largely unproven . ''

While she vetoed a similar measure last year , it had nothing to do with the content of the bill , but political power plays inside the Arizona state Capitol .

The one substantive time she acted was not on the side of gay rights . She ended domestic partner benefits for state employees , which was a measure her predecessor implemented .

Brewer said the state could n't afford it , and she defended her decision in court .

`` She 's been mostly silent on the issue of marriage equality and those types of things , '' Rhoton said .

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Some insight

Where Brewer has a proven record is in the area of Arizona businesses , cutting regulations and taxes .

And that could provide the clearest signal on what Brewer might do this week .

Some influential business groups in Arizona oppose SB1062 , the `` religious freedom bill . '' A letter that numerous business leaders sent Brewer on Monday encouraged her to oppose it .

`` After analyzing the bill , we are very concerned about the effect it could have on Arizona 's economy , '' said the letter , signed by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry , among others . `` We can not support measures that could expose our businesses to litigation , nor do we want to send a message that our state is anything but an open and attractive place for visitors and the top talent that will be the cornerstone of our continued economic growth . ''

And Brewer is well liked in the business community .

`` We believe she 's done more than any governor nationwide to improve the economic competitiveness in her state , '' said Garrick Taylor , a spokesman for the Arizona Chamber . `` We know this governor always does what she believes is in the best interest of the state . ''

And LGBT rights groups hope that her close ties with the business community is enough to persuade her to oppose it .

`` This is where we hope her pro-business stance will prevail , '' Rhoton said .

Growing support

Brewer is also facing growing support for a veto .

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Public pressure is mounting . Another major protest took place Monday evening outside the state Capitol . Businesses are hanging signs in their windows that read `` open for business to everyone ! ''

Both Arizona senators , Republicans John McCain and Jeff Flake , have publicly urged Brewer to veto .

And according to the local newspaper in Prescott , state Sen. Steve Pierce , who voted for the measure , is now urging Brewer to pick up her veto pen .

While the measure is not about same-sex marriage , a likely indicator of where Arizonans stand on the SB1062 is a Behavior Research Center 's Rocky Mountain Poll from last year . It found that a majority of Arizonans support same-sex marriage .

Kim Fridkin , an Arizona State University professor of political science , noted that `` it 's an extreme measure even for -LRB- conservative -RRB- Arizona . ''

`` She 'll be viewed more reasonable than liberal '' if she vetoes it , Fridkin said .

A spokesman for the NFL , which will host Super Bowl XLIX , in Glendale next February , said the league is watching developments in Arizona .

`` Our policies emphasize tolerance and inclusiveness , and prohibit discrimination based on age , gender , race , religion , sexual orientation , or any other improper standard , '' Brian McCarthy said .

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The fate of SB1062 rests with Brewer , who says she will `` do the right thing '' for Arizona

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She cites her `` open dialogue on bills that are controversial ''

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Conservative record might show what she 'll do ; LGBT advocates pin hopes on business ties

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NFL , which will host Super Bowl in Arizona next year , says it is monitoring situation But